Education Programs

VERNON & DISTRICT HERITAGE FAIR

A PROJECT OF THE
GREATER VERNON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

AWARD RECIPIENTS 2010: VERNON AND DISTRICT HERITAGE FAIR

• PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: Sponsored by Colin Mayes MP
  Gavin Donald – Larry Kwong: A HeroTo Me – Silver Star Elementary

• STUDENT CHOICE AWARD: Sponsored by Colin Mayes MP
  Kieran Watts – Fort Langley – Okanagan Landing Elementary

• LOCAL HISTORY AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in celebrating an aspect of local history.  
  Sponsored by the Okanagan Historical Society, Vernon Branch
  Winner – Madison Zinz - The History Fintry - Silver Star Elementary
  HM – Ariel Klim – History of BX – BX Elementary  

• THE SPORTS AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in celebrating a Canadian sport or athlete.
  Sponsored by The Gyro Club of Vernon
  Winner – Riley Swiscoski & Ethan King – History of Hockey – BX Elementary 
  HM – Seth Blundell & Jarett Campbell – Winnipeg Jets – Silver Star Elementary
  HM – Josh Salmon – Canadian Basketball – Hillview Elementary 

• WOMEN IN CANADIAN HISTORY AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in celebrating Canadian women who have made a difference in the country.
  Sponsored by Mackie Lake House Foundation
  Winner – Elizabeth Hilsmann – Laura Secord – Hillview Elementary 
  HM – Hunter Koopmans – Laura Secord – Okanagan Landing Elementary 

• THE FUR TRADER / EXPLORERS AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in celebrating an aspect of exploration, past or present, which has influenced the history of Canada.
  Sponsored by the Okanagan Historical Society, Vernon Branch 
  Winner – Kieran Watts – Fort Langley – Okanagan Landing Elementary
  HM – Nicholas Mann – Fur Trade Fort – Okanagan Landing Elementary

• THE MILITARY AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in honoring the contributions and sacrifices of our veterans.
  Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #25
  Winner – Garrett Adams & Steel Sigurdson-Wallace – Vimy Ridge – BX Elementary
  HM – Mees Geelkerken – Holland and the Canadians – BX Elementary  

• THE PROVINCIAL AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in highlighting an aspect of history in a province or territory of Canada.
  Sponsored by Kal Tire
  Winner – Aleisha Schwagele – Fort Langley – Okanagan Landing Elementary 

• THE NATIONAL AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in highlighting an aspect of Canadian history.
  Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Vernon
  Winner – Cameron Fraser-Monroe – Fact or Fiction – Harwood Elementary 
  HM – Czarina Wisse – Inukshuk – BX Elementary
  HM – Erin Woon – Terry Fox – Okanagan Landing Elementary

• THE ANNA CAIL AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of exceptional enthusiasm and dedication to history and heritage.
  Sponsored by the Vernon & District Heritage Society
  Winner – Gavin Donald – Larry Kwong: A Hero To Me – Silver Star Elementary

•  THE KEN ELLISON AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of making effective use of the research files at the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives.
  Sponsored by The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives
  Winner – Ethan Geller – The Life of Allan Brooks – BX Elementary

•  THE ARTS AND CULTURE AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in honouring Canadian artists and musicians.
  Sponsored by Historical O’Keefe Ranch
  Winner – Ethan Geller – The life of Allan Brooks – BX Elementary

• ABORIGINAL AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in celebrating the contributions of the Aboriginal history and culture in Canadian history.
  Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Vernon
  Winner – Camryn Sproule – Aboriginal Clothing – Alexis Park Elementary
  HM – Joseph Tronson – Okanagan Baskets – Alexis Park Elementary

• THE FAMILY HISTORY AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in celebrating one’s own family heritage.
  Sponsored by the Vernon & District Heritage Society
  Winner – Allison Anderson – A Pilot to Remember – Silver Star Elementary
  HM – Arron Fairbairn – Jean Beliveau – Okanagan Landing Elementary

• THE SPORTS PERSONALITY AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in celebrating a Canadian athlete.
  Sponsored by Gyro Club of Vernon
  Winner – Gavin Donald – Larry Kwong: A Hero To Me – Silver Star Elementary
  HM – Andie Kaneda – Jarome Iginla – Okanagan Landing Elementary
  HM – Ava Cornell – Hayley Wickenheiser – BX Elementary

• NATURAL HISTORY AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of celebrating Canada’s natural resources.
  Sponsored by Historical O’Keefe Ranch
  Winner – Gabe Geller – Beavers of Canada – BX Elementary

• THE MULTI-CULTURAL AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in honouring the special mosaic that contributes to Canada’s unique culture and diversity.
  Sponsored by Kalamalka Rotary Club
  Winner – Riley Lorenson – Across The Pond – BX Elementary

• THE INVENTIONS AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of celebrating Canadian inventors and their inventions which have not only contributed to Canada’s history but to the world.
  Sponsored by Nixon Wenger LLP
  Winner – Branden Wenzlaff – The Telephone – Harwood Elementary

• THE SCIENCE / MEDICINE AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of achievement in honouring the men and women who have made significant contributions to the scientific and medical fields in Canadian history.
  Sponsored by Tri-Lakes Rotary Club
  Winner – Kacey Wemyss – Sir Frederick Banting – Okanagan Landing Elementary
  HM – Tye Busiak – David Suzuki – Okanagan Landing School

• STEERING COMMITTEE AWARD:
  Presented in recognition of individual effort and enthusiasm in a project.
  Sponsored by the Steering Committee of the 3rd Annual Vernon Heritage Fair
  Winner – Denise Goddard – Ringette – BX Elementary